Thanks to COVID-19, Colonial Williamsburg was virtually empty during the weekdays. We had both not been here in years, but as much as we like Williamsburg, we were never keen on the crowds. In this post you will see Williamsburg…
Five Days in Williamsburg
Our Marriott Platinum challenge continues with our next stop: Williamsburg, Virginia. Like our previous VA Beach stay, we slightly modified this hotel stay on arrival as well, staying 2 nights in this Marriott, and 3 nights in another Marriott property…
After Christmas Shopping January 2019
Happy New Year once again! I hope by now everyone has gotten back into the New Year’s routine; i.e. work, activities, volunteering, etc, whatever the normal day to day things you do. The month of December always seems to be…
Farewell to Christmas, and Onward Through 2018!
Happy New Year 2018, once again! The year so far has been off to a slow (and COLD) start. After having a wonderful time at the Hyatt by Disney World, we had a few days at home to relax before…
Trying to get home from Newark
It’s Thursday afternoon at 1:35pm, and I’m sitting in Newark Airport, waiting for my delayed Jet Blue #1727 flight back to Orlando. It’s supposed to depart at 1:39pm, but it’s now showing a string of delay texts on my…
Pre-election blues!
It’s Monday night and I’m writing this from my hotel room in suburban Pittsburgh, where I’m staying here thru Friday on business. Steve (DOS) and I had a fun weekend home in Orlando this past weekend, and as always, it’s…
End of the season part 1
It’s Sunday, January 4th and that sad time again when we have to say goodbye to the Christmas yard decorations. I know the 12 days of Christmas goes until January 6, but as I’ll be gone this week for work…